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US and Iran agree to ceasefire, easing Gulf tensions

Markets experienced a positive reaction as the U.S. and Iran reportedly agreed to a ceasefire, easing tensions in the Persian Gulf. Stock futures saw gains, though oil prices remained elevated due to concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. Both nations are expected to meet in Qatar to discuss ongoing disputes regarding maritime traffic and control of the vital waterway. AI

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US and Iran agree to ceasefire, easing Gulf tensions

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    Markets feel relief as the U.S. and Iran agree to a ceasefire on their earlier ‘ceasefire’ that was looking at lot like a war over Hormuz

    Sources told Axios that the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt attacks and meet in Qatar on Tuesday to resolve differences over the Strait of Hormuz.